Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
sanctum
ID:
890155

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Janka) Seberg, Fred. & Baden

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 21: 97 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000889490



Common Names

  • Sacred Peridictyon
  • Peridictyon sanctum
  • Sacred Peridictyon Grass


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Description

Peridictyon sanctum (also called Sacred peridictyon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is characterized by its small, white flowers and its thin, linear leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Peridictyon sanctum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peridictyon sanctum is small and white, with five petals. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with green leaves and a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peridictyon sanctum is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light shade. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-9.

Where to Find Peridictyon sanctum

Peridictyon sanctum is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Peridictyon sanctum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peridictyon sanctum?

Peridictyon sanctum

What are the common names of Peridictyon sanctum?

No common names are known for this species

Where is Peridictyon sanctum found?

Peridictyon sanctum is found in the Caribbean and South America

Species in the Peridictyon genus

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Victor von Janka (1837-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Janka' in the authors string.
Ole Seberg (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seberg' in the authors string.
Claus Baden (1952-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baden' in the authors string.
Signe Frederiksen (1942-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fred.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:963348-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].